Quilt Camp in Kennebunk, Maine

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Quilting has always been a way for men and women to release themselves from the pressures of everyday life.  Whether the economy is up and down it is always a craft that can be done.  Quilters always have left over matierial, even just scraps can make a quilt. 
One of the biggest sources for learning to quilt by sharing with others are weekend retreats and quilting camps.  One such camp is The Franciscan Guest House of Kennebunk, Maine. Check out all that is available there and plan a wonderful Quilt Camp for your next vacation.
Here is a Quilt retreat inquiry form, if you are interested in more information.
This makes a perfect Valentine Day gift for the quilter in your life.
Happy Valentines Day and Happy Quilting.

Heart Quilts for Valentines Day

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Greetings Quilter,

It's all around us – whether we are watching TV, reading a newspaper,
or even listening to a 30-second news blast on a radio station.  And
I'm sure it's the same story all over the world.

It's the economy. And how bad is it really?

It probably all depends on your individual situation, but suffice it
to say that most folks have been pulling back on their expenditures
for many months.

And we quilters are no exception.

But that shouldn't stop you from making quilts – especially heart
quilts that show your love for a friend or family member.

Most quilters have a stash of fabric and fabric scraps that gets
bigger with every quilt, just waiting for the right moment in time.
And now is probably the perfect time to make a scrap quilt!

You can enjoy creating beautiful quilts while showing your family
and friends how thrifty you can be. Who knows? Maybe some of your
family and friends will give up their expensive hobby and take up
quilting!

The thing is – you can carefully plan a scrap quilt and make it
look like it was made from fabric purchased just for that quilt.
Or, you can pull an extensive assortment of fabric from your stash
or scrap bag and create a beautiful quilt.

With the popularity of scrap quilts now, more professional
quilters and workshop teachers have come up with ideas to make
scrap quilts "work."

I've gathered some simple ones for you:

* combine large, medium and small-scale prints

* use bright accent colors sparingly and consistently throughout
 the quilt to keep your eye moving

* use neutrals to give your eye a rest (black and/or white could
 be considered neutral

* pay attention to the amount of dark and light contrast within
 the individual prints of the fabrics you choose

If you've never designed a quilt before, and are reluctant to
start, begin with something simple, like hearts. Everyone loves
hearts, and it is the perfect scrap quilt, since each heart can
be made from a different fabric.

You'll find pictures of different styles of heart and scrap quilts
when you visit:

http://www.how-to-quilt.com/articles/1135-scrap-heart-quilt.php

Using these examples, perhaps you'll get some ideas for making
scrap quilts that will put a smile on your face.

Happy Quilting!

Penny Halgren
www.How-to-Quilt.com
www.TheQuiltingCoach.com
www.QuiltBlockLibrary.com

P.S. Remember that those "rules" are made to be broken, so make
your quilts the way that makes you happy:

http://www.how-to-quilt.com/articles/1135-scrap-heart-quilt.php
www.How-to-Quilt.com
www.TheQuiltingCoach.com
www.QuiltBlockLibrary.com

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Weekend Fun -Free Motion Lesson/New Bigger Screen/Valentine's Day/Batting/Top 100 Puzzle

February 12, 2010 http://www.thequiltshow.com Weekend Fun Free Motion Quilting: Let's Begin! Patsy Thompson is fast becoming one of our favorite teachers.  She explains that Free Motion Quilting is "..Fun, I mean really Fun!".  This is the first of 3 Beginning Free Motion Quilting Lessons.  The next lessons will come in the Weekend Fun of 2/19 & 2/26.  Three Intermediate lessons are almost finished and then 3 Advanced Free Motion Quilting classes from Patsy. This lesson is for everyone.  The next lessons will be for subscribers only.   Coming soon you will explore the fun and beauty of the Hunter Star with Jan Krentz.  Then we make sure that everyone knows how to print photos on fabric.  Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero will start at the beginning.  From Camera to Computer to Printer to Project, Jeanie will walk you through the process and make it easy. All this is our thank you for your membership! We are dedicated to making TQS the cheapest way to learn quilting this year.  The shows, the classes, 2 Blocks of the Month, and help from some of the friendliest quilters around.                                                 Here Comes the Bigger Screen!!   We are still "Under Construction", but it's time to reveal the new bigger player!!  We have features still to add like Chapters, tags, other videos etc, so stay with us. Click on the picture to see what we are talking about.  Be sure to click all the buttons and see what happens.  Make sure you have the latest version of Flash. (Go to Help>FAQ>Internet Speed to download the latest version.) Try the big player, but if you have slow internet, be sure to click the Slow Internet Button for a player made for you. Come back to the blog on Saturday to see a tutorial and get the story behind the new video along with the good and the "not yet perfect" of this new feature.  I'll give you a hint.  It did not solve the initial problem we were trying to solve. Linda Taylor/Cheri Meineke-Johnson Slideshow - Episode 604 Another wonderful slideshow is available that gives a behind-the-scenes look at Episode 604 featuring Linda Taylor and Cheri Meineke-Johnson who are well-known for their award-winning quilted and embellished creations.  Also joining in the fun is Photo Man aka Gregory Case who gives members valuable tips on upgrading your camera to expand your photography options. Take a peek Behind the Scenes here. Quilt:  Birds in Paradise Click on the picture below for a Show Trailer. Happy Valentine's Day from TQS TQS Member, Barbara Acchino shares her wonderful sewing and quilting Valentine collection. They are a special Valentine treat from us to you.  Just push Play to feel the love. Quilters Quips & Tips:  Batting - Follow-up   TQS members shared their ideas  and offered their advice about types of batting and why they use what they use.   FInd out if they pre-wash. Do they use bamboo? Wool?Low-loft or high-loft?  What's best for hand quilting and what's best for machine quilting.  Click here to see what our members had to say. Top 100 Puzzle - Lura Schwarz Smith - Seams a Lot Like Degas This puzzle is a piecing masterpiece created by Lura Schwarz Smith in 1996.  See if you can fit the pieces of this puzzle together to make your own masterpiece.  Click on the puzzle and dance away. Please forward this newsletter to friends who will enjoy it. Newsletters are sent only to registered members who have opted to receive it. All newsletters are accessible online at www.thequiltshow.com.

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